Weight Loss isn’t just about smaller food portions; it’s also about eating healthy food and improving your general fitness. And to do that, you’ll have to keep your cupboard stocked full of nutritious options. Here are a few suggestions on what to add to your grocery list to ensur … [Read more...]

Sauternes is a wine type that is not very familiar to those who are not seriously into wines. It’s a shame though because Sauternes is one of the most enjoyable wines to indulge in. It’s a white wine that has a fruity bouquet and a strong natural sweetness. The sweetness it gets f … [Read more...]

Choosing the best wine to go with a meal is not always an easy task for there are many different varieties and styles to choose from. We all know the basics of red, white and rosé but there is far more to it than that. For example, Wikipedia’s exhaustive glossary of wine terms is … [Read more...]

Sweet, Chocolaty and full of calories. But so tasty, so tempting and definitely lives up to the name!
Serve it with some Fresh Cream, or a dollop of Vanilla Ice Cream to really top it off!
To serve 10
140g Plain Chocolate
100ml Milk
2tbsp Cocoa Powder
140g Unsalted … [Read more...]

Pittsburgh against Green Bay. Steelers against Packers. Terrible Towels against Cheeseheads…One of the biggest sporting events in the world, this years is billed to be one of the best games of all time. And it’s only fair to get a load of friends over, beers in the cooler, with lo … [Read more...]

These Potatoes are great party food and a great starter. This dish is very simple to make, and it’s easy to see why they are very popular. You can easily make a range of these Potatoes with varying levels of heat to them – use Dijon Mustard, Wholegrain Mustard, English Mustard, or … [Read more...]

Originally cooked in the street markets around Thailand, with many variations - both regional, and in terms of ingredients.
The ultimate Thai meal – this is a light, dry dish, with a mix of different flavours, it’s very different to the red, oily Pad Thai that’s on offer in … [Read more...]

These pancakes are crispy, juicy and full of flavour, all in the same mouthful. They are great as a posh snack, part of a party menu, or as part of a themed dinner night. When preparing the Cucumber and Spring Onion, try to get it as close to serving time as possible to make sure … [Read more...]

If you like your Chinese food like I do, you'll love these Spring Rolls. Fresh, crispy and less fatty than the ones you can get from a take-away, but still taste great. You can chance some of the ingredients if you want to make them closer to what you want, but I'm a massive fan … [Read more...]

You never outgrow Halloween. You just change the trick and treats.
Decorations
Decorating the venue is a big area to make the difference. Make it spookier, rather than cute like you would for a childs party. Try to get enough small tea-light candles, and not use the main … [Read more...]

You can make this as a whole dish, or in individual portions for people. Experiment with different fruits for the topping – Passionfruit seeds, Raspberry Coulis or Fresh Blueberries all work well.
To Make 6 individual dishes
12 Ginger snaps
30g Melted Butter
70ml Crème F … [Read more...]